Dr. Susan C. Nicolson, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Pediatrics

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Dr. Nicolson graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine At University of Pennsylvania in 1976. She works in Philadelphia, PA and 2 other locations and specializes in Pediatrics and Anesthesiology. Dr. Nicolson is affiliated with Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia.

4.9

12 Ratings
50 years of experience
11 insurance plans accepted
Childrens Hospital
8 written reviews
2 specialties
20 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

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none better than Dr. Nicolson and Dr. Spray

February 7th, 2016

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great anesthesiologist for children needing heart surgery or cardiac cath

January 28th, 2016

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if you child needs heart surgery.... go to spray/nicolson

January 1st, 2016

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if your child has heart disease and requires anesthesia... suggest Dr. Nicolson

August 14th, 2015

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the team of Spray/Nicolson is the best available

March 25th, 2012

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best pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist ever!

October 30th, 2011

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anesthesia by nicolson, cardiac surgery by spray - cannot do better

June 18th, 2011

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the best pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist ever!

March 17th, 2010

Buerger Center For Advanced Pediatric Care

3500 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 590-1000

Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 590-1000

Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

700 Mullica Hill RdMullica Hill, NJ 08062

Tel: (856) 508-1000


Dr. Susan Craig Nicolson, MD	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Dr. Alanna Janine Albano
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (2 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Philadelphia , PA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus
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Anesthesiology
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Bronchopneumonia (Aspiration Pneumonia)
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
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Congenital Heart Defects
Developmental Disorders
Heart Transplantation
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Childrens Hospital

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1976

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Which hospitals is Dr. Susan Nicolson affiliated with?: Dr. Susan Nicolson is affiliated with Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia.
Where is Dr. Susan Nicolson's office located?: Dr. Susan Nicolson's office is located at 3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.

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